Job prospects Consumer Advisor in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region

Over the past few years (2021-2023), there was a labour shortage for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Kitchener–Waterloo–Barrie Region. There were more job openings than workers available to fill them in this occupation.

Source Labour Market Information | Recent Trends Methodology

The employment outlook will be very good for Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers (NOC 41403) in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region for the 2024-2026 period.

The following factors contributed to this outlook:

• Employment growth will lead to several new positions.
• Several positions will become available due to retirements.
• There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.

Here are some key facts about Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers in the Kitchener - Waterloo - Barrie region:

• Approximately 710 people worked in this occupation in May 2021.
• Social policy researchers, consultants and program officers mainly work in the following sectors:
  • Professional, scientific and technical services (NAICS 54): 20%
  • Nursing and residential care facilities and social assistance (NAICS 623-624): 16%
  • Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 15%
  • Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%
  • Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 10%

Source Labour Market Information | Prospects Methodology